But, in general, it has just been the style of football that we feel fortunate enough to witness. Andoni Iraola has made us a joy to watch. We are so brave and offensive, and Cherries fans feel very lucky to be entertained every week.

Despite a number of injuries to key players, Bournemouth continue to push themselves into contention for European football, while Nottingham Forest's impressive season does not look like slowing down. With three crucial points on the line in the race for Champions League football, it sets up an intriguing battle on the south coast on Saturday.

Nottingham Forest have grabbed most of the limelight as the Premier League's big over-achievers this season but Bournemouth's rise to top-four contenders is equally remarkable.

The team scoring first has won none of the five Premier League meetings between Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest (D3 L2) - in all five cases, it has been the home side to go 1-0 up.

When journalists have dared to point out Forest’s positive record with injuries this season, Nuno has regularly been quick to point out that he lost Danilo to a broken leg in the first few minutes of the first game of the season — and Sangare before the end of August, when he suffered a serious hamstring problem.

RC Strasbourg Alsace have confirmed the arrival of Andrew Omobamidele (22). The Irishman joins from Nottingham Forest on a loan deal that the French club have the option to make permanent at the end

Nuno is determined to keep his squad's feet on the ground but fans are beginning to dream about what might be possible in 2025. Below, we take a look at how Forest's next five games compare to the upcoming Premier League schedule for their nearest rivals.

Nottingham Forest fans will be relieved to hear that their goalscoring sensation Chris Wood has penned a new deal at the City ground. The 33-year-old striker has already netted 14 times this season,

Nottingham Forest have confirmed a new deal for veteran striker Chris Wood following his exceptional form for the Garibaldi.

The Imps are allegedly in the hunt to secure the loan signing of Nottingham Forest’s young forward Joe Gardner. The 19-year-old has drawn attention with his performances for Forest’s Under-21s this season and is reportedly seen as a promising addition for the Imps as they look to push up the League One table.

Omobamidele joined Forest from Norwich City in the summer of 2023 and still has three-and-a-half years remaining on his deal at the City Ground. However, opportunities have been limited for the 22-year-old, who has made just 15 appearances.

Forest have been persevering with an interesting throw-in routine this season - and it resulted in a goal against Southampton on Sunday